The Inner Tradition Of Yoga: A Guide To Yoga Philosophy For The Contemporary Practitioner (2008) - Plot & Excerpts
It is clear that Stone is familiar with historic texts and with some of the spiritual practices of yoga. The problem lies in his inability to effectively communicate the concepts with his writing, which is trying at the best of times. Sentences such as "Whatever factors we notice in the body, we see them as existing contingently on the way we perceive," serve to frustrate this reader. Stone comes close to making points and then backs away, instead repeating himself several times in varied language, and then moves on, attempting to circle in on a different point, and he repeats the whole process. What is really annoying is that the concepts he attempts to proffer are not difficult to conceive of. Stone does a good job of obscuring them with his unnecessary proliferation. Perhaps he should take some time off from yoga and take a few writing classes. This has got to be, without doubt or hesitation, one of the best books I have ever read. There is breath (and breadth) in each sentence. It is a fabulous, beautiful work, and I can honestly say, it is one of the only books I just wanted to keep reading forever! How ironic, then, that it is a work about letting go, impermanence, and non-attachment... OK, I can let go of everything else, as long as I can hold on to this book! ;-D
What do You think about The Inner Tradition Of Yoga: A Guide To Yoga Philosophy For The Contemporary Practitioner (2008)?
for serious yoga thinkers who wish to go past the basics, read a little at time and mull it over.
—bregonzz
Informative and beautiful book about the philosophy behind the physical practice of yoga.
—eli
good book to be reading while I can't physically practice yoga because of my broken hand!
—NP12
Michael Stone explains esoteric concepts in clear, easy-to-relate-to terms.
—jecka
It is a really nice book reminding one of the essence of yoga.
—Jenn
